THE HYPERBOLIC REVIEW


The Calculus of Existence
Paola de Sales Lee
The universe isn’t finite. Its limits stretch far beyond the Riemann Hypothesis—infinitesimal, an
undisturbed curve that tends toward zero but never quite touches it. I am a point on that line, an
element in a set with dimensions beyond comprehension.
In the space-time continuum, I calculate the arc of infinity, dividing by delta, converging toward
a limit never realized. The derivatives of my thoughts accelerate faster than light, yet I remain
static—a paradox within a singularity.
Each vector field distorts reality, converting forces into a quantum state where uncertainty
reigns, and the Schrödinger equation dissolves every illusion of clarity.
Are we a superposition?
A sum of sine waves with no origin, no end—only frequency.
Oscillating between being and nothingness,
each wavelength expanding in the void between particles.
Here, entropy soars to infinity,
yet I remain undisturbed
as the universe pulls its strings
with the precision of a tensor field.
Can we integrate what doesn’t exist?
Define the space that can’t be touched?
If we are a constant, then our value is undefined—
just a placeholder in the equation of existence.
But in this chaos, I find beauty:
an integral that never converges,
a function always approaching—
but never, never arriving.
And in that very moment,
I realize:
that’s the answer—
to be the sum of all our parts,
without ever truly reaching a solution.
Paola Lee is a quiet force with a deep love for ideas and justice. A Filipina student currently on a gap year, she dreams of building bridges between science, empathy, and advocacy. Whether writing about the complexities of human emotion or exploring ways to make mental health support more accessible, she approaches each challenge with curiosity and heart. Paola believes that brilliance isn’t loud—it’s consistent, thoughtful, and rooted in purpose. Though she doesn’t always seek the spotlight, her work reflects a bold desire to create meaningful change, especially for those whose voices are often overlooked. Her hope: that through compassion and reason, she can help reimagine what leadership and learning can look like.